US Bridges

Wine Country Road over Yakima River

Fair

Benton County, Washington · .1 S N River RD · Structure no. 085919000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
677 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,779
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wine Country Road over Yakima River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Wine Country Road over Yakima River in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,779 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWine Country Road
CrossesYakima River
Location.1 S N River RD
RouteCity Street 1020
CountyBenton County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.20985, -119.77682
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length677 ft (206.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,779 (2017)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wine Country Road over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wine Country Road over Yakima River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Wine Country Road over Yakima River carry?

About 6,779 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wine Country Road over Yakima River?

The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wine Country Road over Yakima River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.